Our R&R began with a beautiful and scenic (read long) drive to Lake Nakuru. On the way we stopped at the lookout with expansive views of the Rift Valley.
So glad it was clear enough to take some panoramic shots.
Ingrid and I enjoying the view!
The terrain around Lake Nakuru nature preserve includes beautiful groves of acacia trees.
Here a few cute water boks.
Lots of zebras that were pretty close to our vans.
Right at the lake we came upon 4 white rhinos. We didn't get too close, but they were closer than I've seen before.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos. There are two kinds: Greater and Lesser. The Lessers are more pink. The greater ones are bigger! Here are some greater flamingos feeding at the lake's edge. The hotel workers said we were very lucky to see so many flamingos as there populations are dwindling. The lake is also rising at a rapid rate because of increased flow from the inlets and there is no outlet to this lake. We drove past the original main gate where the water is right at its foot and all the roads leading to it are now under water.
Toward the end of our safari we stopped at the viewpoint over the Lake.
This picnic area at the viewpoint was overrun with baboons. This huge one later laid down to top of the picnic table.
Here's a baby riding along on its momma.
Right at sunset we were headed back. Other than the flamingos and the rhinos we really hadn't seen too many animals. Then our driver got a call and we were off to an "evening surprise..."
....two male lions that literally straddled the road, one even walked along in front of us. Then they both sat down right in front of us and stayed put for multiple photo ops until it got so dark all the vans had to leave. Amazing!
I'm still pinching myself that I got to see lions this close.
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